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PCMB · After PU

Ayurveda (BAMS)

BAMS → Ayurvedic Practitioner → MD (Ayurveda) → Specialist / Own Clinic / Wellness Industry / Government Ayurvedic Hospital

Duration

5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship)

Stream

PCMB

Entry Salary

₹30,000–₹50,000/month (Ayurvedic Medical Officer in government)

5-Year Salary

₹60,000–₹1,50,000/month (private practice or wellness industry)

Eligibility

PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% (40% reserved). Age 17–25.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamNEET-UG
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
ScheduleMay (annually)
PatternSame as MBBS — 200 MCQs. Physics, Chemistry, Biology. 3 hours 20 minutes. +4/-1 marking.

Career Progression

BAMSAyurvedic PractitionerMD (Ayurveda)Specialist / Own Clinic / Wellness Industry / Government Ayurvedic Hospital

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹30,000–₹50,000/month (Ayurvedic Medical Officer in government)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹60,000–₹1,50,000/month (private practice or wellness industry)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

BAMS admission through NEET requires a lower rank than MBBS/BDS — typically rank 2,00,000–4,00,000. Same exam, same preparation. If NEET score falls short of MBBS, BAMS in a good government college is a strong alternative.

Available at The City Academy

The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).

Related Career Paths

If this path interests you, you might also want to explore these alternatives.

Homeopathy (BHMS) via NEET
Naturopathy (BNYS)